Abbey DLD College Manchester
Prestigious private boarding school in Manchester
City
Manchester
Training programs
GCSE, A-level, Foundation
Age
14-17 years old
Tuition fees
£40,000 /year
Taunton School International
Abbey DLD Manchester is a private Sixth Form college in the centre of Manchester, which has been specialising in informal and personalised learning since 1990. The institution offers unique flexible programmes that take into account students’ preferences and help them enter leading British universities.
In addition to the classic GCSE, A-level and IFP programmes, the college offers courses with additional football training, allowing you to combine your studies with professional sport.
Advantages:
In addition to the classic GCSE, A-level and IFP programmes, the college offers courses with additional football training, allowing you to combine your studies with professional sport.
Advantages:
- an international student society comprising British schoolchildren and international students from more than 25 countries;
- individual approach thanks to small classes and a strong mentoring system;
- Situated in the centre of Manchester, the seven-storey building features innovative classrooms, laboratories and spaces for high-quality academic teaching;
- active extracurricular activities, including visiting Manchester's attractions and events, participating in sports clubs, creative and scientific groups, volunteer work, and participating in charity events.
Abbey DLD College Manchester Study Programmes
GCSE
The College accepts students on a comprehensive GCSE programme of one year, 18 months and two years. Classes are taught in small groups with close supervision of the educational process by individual tutors. Pupils up to the age of 16 also take part in sports and attend classes in personal, social and health education.
The subjects available to choose from include:
The subjects available to choose from include:
- art;
- English language;
- natural sciences;
- business;
- foreign languages;
- humanities;
- exact sciences;
- photo;
- religious studies.
A-level
The college offers a two-, two-and-a-half- and three-year program, and transfers from another institution after the first year are possible. Students are offered a wide range of subjects, from which they choose three or four subjects for in-depth study. Among them:
- art and design;
- business, economics;
- English;
- natural sciences;
- geography;
- exact sciences;
- modern languages;
- photo;
- religious studies.
International Foundation Programmes
The programme is designed for international students who plan to pursue higher education in the UK. The one-year course involves studying one of the following areas:
Students with a more relaxed pace of learning can choose comfortable conditions for themselves within the IPF, lasting 18 months or two years. Graduates of the programme successfully continue their education at top-ranked British universities, including prestigious Russell Group universities.
- business;
- art;
- engineering;
- environmental science;
- humanities;
- medicine;
- sciences;
- sports.
Students with a more relaxed pace of learning can choose comfortable conditions for themselves within the IPF, lasting 18 months or two years. Graduates of the programme successfully continue their education at top-ranked British universities, including prestigious Russell Group universities.
Combined Studies Programme
The modular combined studies programme is an alternative to A-level and leads students to admission to the desired direction at a particular university. The course lasts one or two years.
It includes both a mandatory direction in key skills and two additional subject directions.
As part of the programme, teachers from partner universities visit the college, communicate with students and give lectures. Abbey DLD Manchester cooperates with such British universities as Aston University, Chester University, Keele University, Teesside University, Plymouth University, Nottingham Trent University.
It includes both a mandatory direction in key skills and two additional subject directions.
As part of the programme, teachers from partner universities visit the college, communicate with students and give lectures. Abbey DLD Manchester cooperates with such British universities as Aston University, Chester University, Keele University, Teesside University, Plymouth University, Nottingham Trent University.
Academic Studies with football training
A unique course designed for schoolchildren from 14 years old who are interested in football. It offers basic GCSE, A-Level, Combined Studies or IFP programmes in the morning, followed by football training with professional coaches.
The programme not only helps you stay in great shape, but also gives you the opportunity to play sports at a professional level in the future.
The programme not only helps you stay in great shape, but also gives you the opportunity to play sports at a professional level in the future.
Academic Studies with football training
A unique course designed for schoolchildren from 14 years old who are interested in football. It offers basic GCSE, A-Level, Combined Studies or IFP programmes in the morning, followed by football training with professional coaches.
The programme not only helps you stay in great shape, but also gives you the opportunity to play sports at a professional level in the future.
The programme not only helps you stay in great shape, but also gives you the opportunity to play sports at a professional level in the future.
Academic Studies with Basketball Training
The programme is designed for schoolchildren aged 14 to 19 who play basketball. The students’ schedule includes academic classes in the morning and intensive training in the afternoon.
Schoolchildren train under the guidance of professional coach Jamie Edwards at the British Basketball League facility.
Schoolchildren train under the guidance of professional coach Jamie Edwards at the British Basketball League facility.
One Year Intensive Retake A-levels Programme
The one-year programme is designed for schoolchildren who have already completed A-level and passed the exams, but are dissatisfied with the results and are planning to retake them.
Students can fully realise their potential and improve their final scores for admission to highly competitive courses.
Students can fully realise their potential and improve their final scores for admission to highly competitive courses.
Extracurricular activities at Abbey DLD Manchester
The main goal of the college is to ensure the comprehensive development of each student. For this purpose, numerous sports sections, creative and scientific clubs work here:
Students take part in competitions, contests and olympiads, participate in charity events and educational visits to theatres, galleries, museums and local universities.
- football, basketball;
- yoga;
- badminton;
- fitness;
- art and photography;
- film club;
- book club;
- wellbeing club;
- medical club;
- vocals;
- playing musical instruments.
Students take part in competitions, contests and olympiads, participate in charity events and educational visits to theatres, galleries, museums and local universities.
Accommodation at Abbey DLD Manchester
The college offers various accommodation options depending on the age of the student:
- Students under 16 live with host families during their studies. They are carefully selected by representatives of the educational institution and are guaranteed a safe and comfortable environment for quality learning and overall development. Students are offered a fully equipped separate bedroom, shared or private bathroom;
- Students aged 16 and over can stay with host families or at the Clydesdale House residence. The boarding house with 24-hour security is located 15 minutes' walk from the school building. Boys and girls are offered single comfortable rooms with their own bathroom, shared kitchens and living rooms, and space for studying. Schoolchildren are also provided with bicycle parking, laundry, and cleaning services.
Tuition fees at Abbey DLD College Manchester
The cost of training depends on the chosen program and its duration:
Homestay accommodation costs from £11,700/year, college residences from £13,900/year.
Additional costs include:
- GCSE: one year - £25,415, 18 months - £16,920 for the first six months + full annual fee; two years - £21,680/year;
- A-levels: two years - £25,415/year; two and a half years - £16,920 for the first six months + full fees for two years; three years - £21,680/year;
- IFP: 18 months - £16,920 for the first six months + full contribution for the year, two years - £21,680/year;
- Academic programmes with football: GCSE/IFP 18 months - £23,645 for the first six months + full fee for the year, GCSE/A-level 2 years - £31,775/year;
- English with sport - £11,670.
Homestay accommodation costs from £11,700/year, college residences from £13,900/year.
Additional costs include:
- registration fee - £500;
- deposit - £2,000;
- flight, pocket money, additional excursions, etc.
Contacts
Vladimir Rudeshko
Representative of UK educational institutions.
I am a certified and authorized specialist in working with educational institutions in the UK. I work directly with educational institutions and have the most up-to-date information on study programs and admission requirements. Extensive experience working with both students and educational institutions allows me to effectively help you choose the right place to go, starting from school and then to college or university.
I work openly and try to give as much information as possible so that you make the right decision in entering the UK, I am constantly in touch, although I am in a different time zone from my students. For you, the best schools in Britain and A-level and Foundation programs, as well as help in entering universities directly or for the International Year.
I do not promise you that you will study for free or you will have a scholarship - covering all tuition and accommodation, this is not my business, but I will help you choose the best option for your budget.
I work openly and try to give as much information as possible so that you make the right decision in entering the UK, I am constantly in touch, although I am in a different time zone from my students. For you, the best schools in Britain and A-level and Foundation programs, as well as help in entering universities directly or for the International Year.
I do not promise you that you will study for free or you will have a scholarship - covering all tuition and accommodation, this is not my business, but I will help you choose the best option for your budget.
Contact us in any way convenient for you
Reviews
Apply for consultancy
Fill in the form and we will contact you to discuss your options
You agree with our Terms and Conditions